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Imperial College is home to some of the best minds in London, the UK and even the world. If you’re due to start studying at this prestigious university, then you’re likely to be searching for your own place to call home during your studies. With different campuses located in different locations and many student accommodation options across London, whittling your search down to find the best option for you can feel overwhelming. We’ve created this guide to some of the best neighbourhoods for student accommodation near Imperial College London to help you in this search.
Imperial College has several campuses spread across West London and outside of Central London.
If you’re new to London, then you might not be familiar with exactly where Imperial College’s campuses are located. Imperial College has nine campuses, seven of which are located in West London and two outside of Central London.
Within this guide, we’re going to be focusing on student accommodation near Imperial College’s Central London campuses. So, now that we’re all familiar with exactly whereabouts the campuses are located, let’s dive in and look at some of the best neighbourhoods for student accommodation nearby.
Earls Court promises more affordable student accommodation options near Imperial College.
If you’re looking for affordable student accommodation near Imperial College London, then Earls Court has got you covered. The neighbourhood is located within the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea and is considerably cheaper than nearby areas. It’s also a vibrant neighbourhood with plenty to see, do and eat whilst you’re not studying or on placement.
As well as being located close to the Chelsea and Westminster, Royal Brompton, South Kensington and Charing Cross campuses - Earls Court is well-situated close to transport links for students studying at the St Mary’s (18-minute tube), White City (25-minute tube) and Hammersmith (30-minute tube) campuses.
West Kensington is a lesser-known area within West London but has so much to offer students.
West Kensington is another popular neighbourhood for Imperial College students looking to live close to university. If you’re going to be studying at the main campus, then you might be confused as to why we’re listing West Kensington instead of South Kensington in this guide. Well, that’s because the West side of this royal borough is much more affordable than the South, without compromising too much on distance from your lectures, libraries and places to study.
As well as Imperial college’s main campus in South Kensington, West Kensington is also close to the Charing Cross, Chelsea and Westminster, Royal Brompton and St Mary’s campuses. The White City and Hammersmith campuses are also easily accessible from West Kensington, with a 25-30 minute bus and tube journey.
Fulham has a vibrant community of students and is a great neighbourhood to meet new people.
For many students and young people moving to London for the first time, Fulham is the first place that they call home. It’s popular with students from just about every university and college in London, including Imperial College. You’ll also find plenty of coffee shops, restaurants, bars and other amenities within the neighbourhood. Where better to live, learn and meet new people whilst studying in London?
Enjoy a scenic walk through South West London and the affluent areas within Kensington on your way to either the Chelsea and Westminster, Charing Cross, Royal Brompton or South Kensington campuses. You can even jump on the tube or bus to any of these campuses, as well as the St Mary’s, White City and Hammersmith campuses which are all 25-40 minutes away from Fulham via public transport.
Hammersmith is another riverside neighbourhood with plenty of things for students to see and do.
Hammersmith is widely known as one of the best neighbourhoods for any student living in London. Why? There’s plenty for students to see and do in the area with an abundance of local amenities. It’s also a relatively small area compared to other boroughs and districts in London, meaning that you won’t have to travel too far to find things to do during your study breaks which gives the area an even more homely feel.
Imperial College’s Charing Cross campus is located just a stone’s throw away from Hammersmith, making it an extremely convenient option for students studying here. You can also get to every other one of the university’s Central London campuses in less than 30 minutes via tube or bus, making it an all-around convenient option for student accommodation near Imperial College.
With so many options great options for student accommodation in Central London, we also wanted to share some other neighbourhoods that you might want to consider.
Pimlico is located in the City of Westminster with excellent transport links to Imerial College's campuses.
Enjoy a quick and easy commute to Imperial College from Euston's many transport links.
Bloomsbury is the perfect Central London base for students studying in the capital.
Go forth and find the perfect student accommodation for you!
We hope that you’ve found this guide to the best neighbourhoods near Imperial College London useful in narrowing down your search for student accommodation. The next steps are to figure out a realistic budget, view a few options (in-person or online), and start the next exciting stage of your new life in London.
At Student.Studios2Let, we manage and rent private student accommodation across London, including neighbourhoods that are close to Imperial College. We make renting in London easy with fully-furnished and all-inclusive studio apartments. If you need any extra information or advice on finding affordable student accommodation in London, please get in touch and we’ll be glad to help.
